used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Not only were they accompanied by Miss Patricia Lord, but apparently they were led by her.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
in addition
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
from appearances alone
From this reading Not only were they accompanied by Miss Patricia Lord, but apparently they were led by her.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only were they accompanied by Miss Patricia Lord, but apparently they were led by her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not only were they accompanied by Miss Patricia Lord, but apparently they were led by her.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
disputesnounUS /dɪsˈpjuːts/
plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
the act of departing
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only were they accompanied by Miss Patricia Lord, but apparently they were led by her.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
ten 10s
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
a message received and understood
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Not only were they accompanied by Miss Patricia Lord, but apparently they were led by her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Not only were they accompanied by Miss Patricia Lord, but apparently they were led by her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Not only were they accompanied by Miss Patricia Lord, but apparently they were led by her.
a particular point in time
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only were they accompanied by Miss Patricia Lord, but apparently they were led by her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only were they accompanied by Miss Patricia Lord, but apparently they were led by her.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
Patricia
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From this reading Not only were they accompanied by Miss Patricia Lord, but apparently they were led by her.
Patricia's
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From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
in or at or to some place
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
SunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only were they accompanied by Miss Patricia Lord, but apparently they were led by her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
usurpedverbUS /ˌjuːˈsɜːrpt/
past form of “usurp” — seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "A LONG TIME GOING OVER THERE" In a week Mrs. Burton and the Sunrise Camp Fire unit sailed from a port somewhere in the United States to a port somewhere in France.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not only were they accompanied by Miss Patricia Lord, but apparently they were led by her.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
which person or people
From this reading Whenever any information had to be imparted it was always Miss Patricia who gave it and she also appeared to settle all questions and all disputes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances the Camp Fire girls would have been annoyed, but at present they were too absorbed in a hundred interests and as many emotions to be more than vaguely aware of Miss Patricia's existence.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Mrs. Burton, in spite of finding her own position frequently usurped and her opinions regarded as of small value, nevertheless from the moment of leaving New York felt a sensation of gratitude each time she glanced at Aunt Patricia's homely and uncompromising countenance.
